Eurofima A9u 1st class SNCF coach, era IV - Fleischmann 6260087 - N 1/160

The Fleischmann 6260087 is a first-class Eurofima express train coach, type A9u , registered with the SNCF and reproduced in N scale. Designed to represent passenger rolling stock from Era IV, it features the characteristic silhouette of standard European Eurofima coaches. 165 mm long (excluding buffers), this coach is equipped with interior fittings and a NEM 355 coupling box with close coupling mechanism.

The actual equipment

Eurofima carriages, also known as European Standard Carriages or VSEs, were designed as part of a joint program to modernize European international rail services. Their design was based on a shared technical and aesthetic foundation, while allowing individual user networks to customize their interiors, markings, and liveries.

Within this family, the designation A9u corresponds to a nine-compartment first-class carriage. This type of carriage was intended for passengers on fast and express trains, particularly on long-distance routes. Eurofima carriages are distinguished by their long body, their ends equipped with gangways, and their uniform appearance, which became emblematic of large European trainsets of the second half of the 20th century.

SNCF operated A9u carriages from this program. They fully contribute to the image of passenger trains from Era IV, a period during which hauled carriages retained a major role on national and international services.

The Fleischmann scale model

This Fleischmann model is designed for N scale model railways. The carriage features an interior detailing , an important element for adding depth to the windows and enhancing the realism of a passenger train. It can also be fitted with interior lighting (ref. 946901 ) to highlight the interior of the model when running at night or on a lit layout.

The ends are fitted with a NEM 355 coupling box combined with a close coupling mechanism . This system reduces the spacing between vehicles in a train while maintaining curve negotiation. The car is designed for operation with analog DC power.

Reference number 6260087 corresponds to a specific registration number. Fleischmann also offers reference number 6260088 with a different registration number, useful for creating a more varied passenger train without repeating the same vehicle number.

This first-class carriage naturally finds its place in an SNCF train from Era IV. It can be integrated into a French passenger train or an international train combining carriages from European networks. Its A9u type is particularly well-suited to representing a fast, hauled train, a mainline express, or a passenger service crossing borders.

In N scale, its format allows for the creation of long trainsets while maintaining a reasonable footprint on the layout. Adding other carriages from the same period allows for the recreation of the usual diversity of passenger train compositions, with first and second class carriages, mixed carriages, or baggage cars, depending on the chosen theme.

Technical specifications

• Brand: Fleischmann
• Reference: 6260087
• Type: Eurofima A9u fast car
• Class: 1st class
• Company: SNCF
• Period: IV
• Scale: N
• Length excluding buffers: 165 mm
• Interior design: yes
• Coupling: NEM 355 coupling box with short coupling mechanism
• Interior lighting: installable, ref. 946901
• System: Analog direct current